Sumner High School

Sumner High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1707 Main St,  Sumner, WA
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
3.8
4.3
1,866 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bill Gaines
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
42.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
52.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48%
White
65.8%
Hispanic
18.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 360 Students
Washington State University 298 Students
Central Washington University 190 Students
Western Washington University 147 Students
Boise State University 141 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 132 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 116 Students
Eastern Washington University 105 Students
Oregon State University 102 Students
Seattle University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 130 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Biology 82 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Education 51 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Engineering 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 264 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/22/2025
The best part of my experience was all the different clubs available at my school. I was able to join a couple different clubs which helped prepare me for my career goals and meet similar minded people. The worst parts of my experience was the lack of diversity in the school, leading me to feel less connected with my peers.
4.0 Alum
8/20/2024
I started during the pandemic so my experience is unique, but the school and teachers were flexible and worked hard to make sure we adjusted. Sophomore year was great, the classes and faculty made it a great year. I chose to do running start my junior and senior year which prepared me for college as well as allowed me to acquire an AA degree and advance my studies.
3.0 Senior
3/6/2024
I would like to see how staff and teachers treat students change, and I would like to see the school focus more on academics and college readiness.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 12 Reviews
1.0 other
5/18/2025
Now looking back at my school years they were morbidly messed up I had made a comment in the 9th grade about shooting myself under my breath and someone told their parent I was planning a school shooting and I felt forced to agree with what they said due to the principal being quite aggressive about...
4.0 parent
5/16/2020
So far we've had 3 teens in this school, our oldest did the International Baccalaureate full program and loved it. My soon to be grad, has been ultra involved with theater and despite being a full time Running Start student, Sumner was home base. My 3rd isn't much for the school spirit culture but h...
5.0 parent
5/23/2019
Great school. My child was able to go to college and get her CNA at 16 so it’s a win for us.
5.0 student
3/31/2019
Sumner High School is a very special place, and sometimes that is hard to realize until you leave.

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Sumner High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sumner, WA, in the Sumner neighborhood, and is served by the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,866 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Sumner High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $611,642. Discover additional schools in the area, like E.B. Walker High School, Psd Special Services, Puyallup High School, and more. Learn more about what Sumner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sumner High School.

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